Your future
Graduates of the research-intensive master’s in European Studies are fully prepared to pursue a career which requires strong research competences. Our alumni either go on to do doctoral research or find a professional research position at a think tank, consultancy, NGO, government agency or private research institute.
Career prospects
From all our graduates 90% is employed and 10% work as a PhD Candidate. More examples of positions our graduates ended up in:
- Researcher, Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS)
- Diplomat, Federal Foreign Office, German Government
- Policy Advisor, European Commission
- Policy Officer, Research Service, European Parliament
- Research Assistant, European Journalism Centre
- Reporter, Inter Press Service (IPS)
- Senior Business Analyst, McKinsey & Company Advisor
- Internal communications advisor, Vallourec
- PhD Candidate, University of Vienna
- PhD Candidate, Cologne University
- PhD Candidate, Maastricht University
Many of our graduates work in renowned organisations, such as:
- European Parliament
- European Commission
- Foreign Office, Dutch Government
- German Parliament
- Permanent Mission of Italy to the United Nations
- Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS)
- Trans European Policy Studies Association (TEPSA)
- Directorate for Civil Protection and Emergency Planning
- European Journalism Centre
The Master Career Track
Your future after university isn't set in stone. While your studies give you valuable knowledge and skills, your career path will also be shaped by your interests, talents, ambitions and ideals. Knowing how to align these with the opportunities out there is key. But where do you start?
The Master Career Track (MCT) is a programme for master's students designed to inspire and empower you to confidently kickstart your career after graduation. By the end of the programme, you will have the insights, skills, and tools you need to pursue a career that truly fits you.
The Master Career Track consists of three interactive lectures:
- Get to know yourself
Identify your strengths, values, and passions - Explore the labour market
Discover job opportunities and connect with people in your field of interest - Enter the labour market
Learn how to apply for a job successfully
The Master Career Track is delivered by experienced career coaches from UM Career Services, who remain available for personalised guidance and support for up to six months after graduation.
Want more info about the Master Career Track? Visit the Master Career Track page.
Alumni @ work
Linda Flöthe
Technical project lead for a development team, where she develops software for public authorities.
"It was a very thorough training in how to become a researcher. I went on to do a PhD and felt very well prepared for it, particularly when it came to developing my analytical skills."
Daphné Charotte
PhD candidate
Maastricht University
I'm a PhD candidate at FASoS, focusing my research on contemporary policymaking for the protection of civilians in conflict, with a particular emphasis on how military administrations and NGOs collaborate on this issue.
Martin Wirtz
Akademischer Rat (Research Fellow)
University of Bamberg, Germany
After three years of European Studies as a Bachelor student, I was still fascinated by the process of European integration. The Research Master’s programme in European Studies did not only provide me with further knowledge regarding the many questions I had, but also taught me how to do research on my own.
Lelde Cukure
Business Project Management office
European Commission, Brussels
I decided to study at Maastricht University because of the good references about the quality of the studies. At first, I didn't know what the research master's programme would be like, I was tempted by the focus on research methods and the option to have a Double Degree at the University of Cologne.
Iva Kopraleva
Project coordinator Sofia Platform
Sofia, Bulgaria
The Research Master European Studies (RMES) programme at Maastricht University allowed me to fully immerse myself in the academic environment of the university and to experience first-hand what it is like to be a researcher.